Category: Seattle Mariners
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Clay Holmes and Adbert Alzolay kick their committee tags
July 23, 2023 New York Yankees — Clay Holmes struck out two in a scoreless inning to pick up his 13th save of the season. Holmes also picked up the save on Friday night and has now recorded the last three saves for the Yankees and four of the last five. That is enough to…
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Andres Muñoz continues to pitch well in Seattle
June 28, 2023 Seattle Mariners – In a bit of a surprising move, closer Paul Sewald faced the 5-6-7 hitters in the eighth inning, allowing a game-tying solo shot, while Andres Muñoz maintained his 0.00 ERA with a scoreless ninth inning. While Sewald has had a good hold on the closer’s role (this was just…
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Liam Hendriks earns his first save of the season
June 7, 2023 Chicago White Sox – After giving up a leadoff homer, Liam Hendriks bounced back to retire the next three Yankee hitters he faced on Tuesday to earn his first save since returning from chemotherapy. He’s pitched the ninth in each of his last two appearances, earning a win and a save, and…
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Angels’ Ben Joyce looks electric against Astros’ top hitters
June 2, 2023 Los Angeles Angels — Flamethrower Ben Joyce, drafted in 2022, burst upon the scene this week. He brought his electric stuff to face the Astros Thursday, throwing 10 pitches at 101 mph or above and striking out Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in his one inning of work. They can’t keep Joyce away…
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Marlins’ Dylan Floro taking hold of closer role
May 19, 2023 Miami Marlins – With A.J. Puk out, Dylan Floro has collected the past three saves for the Marlins, doing so in just a five-day stretch this week, including on Thursday. It sure seems like this is Floro’s job at this point, at least until Puk returns. Updated hierarchy: Floro | Scott |…